Bellion tribunal hearing requested

The French international forward moved to Old Trafford on Tuesday, just twenty-four hours after his contract with Sunderland ended and now the club have requested a tribunal hearing to find out if they are entitled to compensation from United.

"The Club has made formal application to the Football League to request a date for a tribunal hearing to discuss compensation with regard to David Bellion's transfer to Manchester United, which was confirmed yesterday," a spokesman told the clubs official website.